This Butyl Glycolate solution, available in a 10-liter plastic container, falls under the category of solvents for synthesis. It is identified as Hydroxy acetic acid butyl ester with a Molecular Weight of 132.16 g/mol. In the workplace, it is classified as a corrosive material and requires caution when handling. Safety measures include wearing protective eyewear and gloves. This compound is a substituted carboxylic acid ester and hydroxy compound, alcohol, substituted, as per substance group classifications. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) name is butyl 2-hydroxyacetate, and its molecular formula is C6H12O3. It has a warning signal word due to potential serious eye damage and flammability.

• CAS Number: 7397-62-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 132.16
• Exact Mass: 132.078644241
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H318 (99.8%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]